Bully?
“Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose” (From Stop Bullying.Gov) […]
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Do you REALLY go to Starbucks to get a healthy drink?
The Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, it’s almost autumn and it’s time for all things pertainign to that, before the Christmas madness starts. Many people adore Pumpkin Spice Lattes. I personally think they are revolting, but happen to like a tall Gingerbread Latte myself, so I don’t suppose I can pick on PSL lovers too […]
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Black Farmer gluten-free sausages & burgers
This is a review of Black Farmer gluten-free sausages and burgers company that produces high-quality products, from British meat. Finding what my husband (who is gluten intolerant) calls “decent” burgers, sausages and meatballs that are gluten-free, is hard. When I did a bit of research, the products we tried were reasonably priced when compared with […]
READ MOREI don’t like camping…
Sleeping in a tent, a thin layer of material, between you and the elements, on the ground, with the possibility of some of natures finest creations joining you in your tent, having to either pee in a bush, or share a communal toilet with who knows however many other people who haven’t washed their hands […]
READ MOREFriday’s Rant from the Soap Box in MY Living Room…
Welcome to my Friday’s Rants from the Soap Box in my Living Room. A small space in the week where I can have a chunter about things that have made me twitch with annoyance or made me question if the world has gone mad or not…. So, I had to phone our local Health Visitor […]
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Easy family friendly smoothie recipe…
MamaMummyMum shares a easy family-friendly smoothie recipe, We are big fans of smoothies which are so easy to make and you can pretty much throw any fruit or veg into them and they work well for breakfast or snacks. I find sneaking in fruit and veg my kids won’t normally eat works well too. Smoothies […]
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Skinnies Silk Skinware for eczema
*This is a review post. All opinions are our own* When I was training as a student nurse in London, I spent time on a Dermatology ward, and learned a lot about various skin conditions, that can cause many problems for children and adults. I worked with children with severe eczema and other issues, and […]
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Layla approved kitty litter… Maizy cat litter
*we were sent some Maizy cat litter to try, all words and opinions are our own* Yes, this is a blog post about cat litter. Obviously, if you don’t have, or ever have any intention of having a cat, then this post won’t be that exciting for you, but if you do have a cat, […]
READ MOREA few holiday essentials & must haves in my bag…
I am not a HUGE user of facial products and skin care stuff. I prefer to have a small selection of firm favourites that work, and are useful, than pots and pots of stuff I use rarely. Anyone who knows me from my teenage school years will laugh, because back then, I was infamous for […]
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Potato & courgette gratin with goats cheese
Potatoes, goats cheese and courgettes go very well together in this simple potato & courgette gratin, that’s easy to make, and tastes great. You can substitute any cream/grating cheese you want, instead of goats cheese but it really does work well in this recipe. You need: 2 medium courgettes, washed and chopped into 1/2 inch […]
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